Riverlife Adventure Centre

KAYAK TOURS
TWILIGHT KAYAK TOURS
TEAM BuILDING ACTIVIES FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES
Kids Birthday Parties
Spooky Halloween Kayak 

1 Night Only – Oct 31st

Limited Tickets Available

NEW SCHOOL EXCURSION OPTIONS FOR CLASSES OF ANY SIZE!

Riverlife Adventure Centre is Proud to be Awarded a Gold Badge for Best Queensland Experiences in 2026, Recommended by Travellers

Welcome to Riverlife

Riverlife is your one-stop-shop for all things fun, functions, excitement and adventure. Riverlife has over 15 years of experience delivering an amazing range of outdoor experiences to Brisbane locals and tourists alike and is famous for its exclusive and stunning waterfront venues, delivering an array of memorable functions and events.

Riverlife’s fully guided tours are a fun, interactive way to explore Brisbane and gain a unique perspective of the city. Kayak along the Brisbane River, abseil down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs or climb to the top. There is also a great range of equipment available for hire, including road bikes and kayaks. With hourly and daily options available, the equipment hires let you create your ideal adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER
Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane in a new way with one of Riverlifes unforgettable Adventure Tours.

Team Building

Treat your team to an experience and help foster positive relations within your workplace.

FUNCTION VENUE

Unbeatable views and amazing packages built to cater to every need.

School Groups

Curriculum-directed programs for year 5 to year 10 students will provide challenge and adventure activities to move students outside their comfort zone.

Weddings

Parkland ceremonies and 4 different riverside venues for you to celebrate your special day.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Birthday parties to suit able milestones with unbeatable city views.

MOST POPULAR
Day Kayak Adventure
Abseil The KP Cliffs
Twilight Kayak Adventure

See what everyone’s saying

Random Kevin
4 days ago
I was lucky enough to join “Nine Times Tony,” the current record holder for the most descents on this abseiling adventure. As always, the staff were supportive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Was a great experience for myself and my son. We enjoyed ourselves. The staff where great and helpful and down to earth people.
Ashley Page
2 weeks ago
Awesome session - skilled staff, had 7 rowdy 16yr old lads focussed and engaged right from the start. Had a ball!!
Response from the owner:Hi Ashley, we're glad to hear you had an awesome time at Riverlife! We hope to see you soon :)
Jim Kelly
3 weeks ago
Excellent from start to finish. Communication was great, venue easy to locate, good locker storage available for personal items. Instructor Henka was thorough, patient and very reassuring. Kayaks were very stable and easily manoverable in the water. we would highly recommend this activity to see a unique perspective of Brisbane CBD from the river.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review, James! :)
Vikas Sinha
3 weeks ago
My son and wife did abseiling this weekend and they had best time. Instructors and staff were really friendly and accommodating.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Vikas! :)
Lisa Rae
1 month ago
My family and I went outdoor climbing for the first time with my 9 year old son. It was a great morning. Right amount of time. Plenty of time and I couldn’t have done more. Daniel was our instructor. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us to navigate through some of the places we were stuck to keep going and learn for each of our skill levels. Inspiring day.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome feedback, Lisa! :)
Liz P
1 month ago
It was my kids' first time outdoor rock climbing, and they were a mix of nervous and enthusiastic about tackling the iconic Kangaroo Point Cliffs. We loved starting the session with a brief historic introduction to the area and learning how these famous cliffs were created. Our guide, Daniel, was incredible. He walked us through a comprehensive safety briefing that immediately put everyone at ease before we scaled the rock face.While a few people in our group started out looking like Bambi trying to walk, Daniel guided us all with amazing skill and patience. He knows these climbs inside and out and directed us perfectly. Thanks to his encouragement and expertise, most of the group was climbing all the way to the top by the end of the session!We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Riverlife and highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun adventure. We will definitely be back to do it again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to write this review, Liz! We hope to see you soon :)
Jason Yueh
1 month ago
Rented a mountain bike here. The bike condition was good. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Response from the owner:Many thanks for the kind words, Jason! :)
Ingrid
1 month ago
Our daughters had a fantastic time abseiling at Kangaroo Point on Saturday. Their guide Daniel was great. He kept the mood light and fun while also taking their safety seriously. He was very skilled at making our girls feel at ease while at the same time building their confidence to help them take that first step. Highly recommend this little adventure to anyone wanting to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Highly recommend Daniel as your guide - he’ll make sure you have a fantastic time 😊
Response from the owner:Hi Ingrid, thank you for taking the time to write this awesome review! We hope to see you and your daughters soon :)
Daniel Armstrong
1 month ago
I booked a rock climbing session yesterday morning as a first introduction to outdoor climbing. Daniel, the guide gave us a comprehensive briefing and enthusiastically supported each of us up a selection of beginner-friendly climbs. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave good advice even when I unintentionally did a more difficult version of one of the routes. If you're familiar with indoor bouldering or top rope climbing, you'll have a good base to work off, and I highly recommend bringing climbing shoes if you own some. Sneakers will have a tough time gripping the rock, and you may be better off barefoot. The climbs themselves are more easily done with a bit of technique, so not too physically demanding, but the next move isn't always as easy to see as in an indoor gym. Luckily Daniel was familiar with the routes and managing a group of varying experience levels. Overall a smooth introduction to one of Brisbane's classic climbing spots, very convenient to the botanical gardens and CBD. If you've visited a gym that does top rope climbing at least once you should know what to expect, and this time you can do it with a view!
Response from the owner:Hi Daniel! Many thanks for the awesome feedback :)
mmd
1 month ago
We did rock climbing this morning & loved it!!! Being able to do something like this in such a beautiful location was a wonderful experience. Was so impressed with the whole process from booking it online to turning up and doing it with our group. A huge thank you to our instructor Daniel who did an awesome job!!! We all had a lot of fun & would highly recommend this.
Response from the owner:Hi Michelle! Thank you for the great feedback :)
Jade Stafrace
1 month ago
Kayaking under the fireworks 🎆 is a must-do experience. Was so amazing, a fabulous night. Definitely recommend it. You can also hire out the kayaks any time and head out for a longer kayaking adventure.
Response from the owner:Awesome photos, Jade!! :)
A M
2 months ago
A wonderful experience doing the twilight kayak experience with a group of colleagues! Definitely recommend for locals and visitors!
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing these awesome photos :)
Gavin Moules
2 months ago
We had a fantastic time on our guided kayak tour on a beautiful winter morning on the Brisbane River. This Is a great activity for people of all ages and abilities. Hanka was a friendly and knowledgeable guide, who made the experience really memorable
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic feedack, Gavin! :)
ziv
2 months ago
Definitely a highlight of our trip. Kayaking past the CBD was such a cool experience. and the views were spectacular。
Response from the owner:Awesome photo, Ziv! :)
Ramsey Braden
2 months ago
Very friendly staff and super helpful. Highly recommend if you get the chance. They'll have everything you need to have a great time on the water
Response from the owner:Many thanks for the kind words, Ramsey!
Levi Cooper
2 months ago
Great fun. Helpful staff.
Response from the owner:Thanks Levi! :)
Wannabemotovlogger
2 months ago
We had an incredible kayaking experience! I’m not a strong swimmer, so falling into the river was my worst-case scenario and of course, it happened. But our guide, Noah, handled it flawlessly. He acted so swiftly and calmly that I barely had time to panic before he had me back in my kayak and on our way. Noah's professionalism, alertness, and great attitude made all the difference. We’ll definitely be back!
Response from the owner:Hi Kevin, thank you for the kind words! :)
Chris Evans
2 months ago
I did the abseiling adventure and can’t recommend it enough. I am so grateful to the girls who took us out. They were so calming and patient talking me through the whole process. I don’t mind admitting I was crapping myself but I got through it not once but three times. You really got to try it and conquer your fears the girls will look after you.
Response from the owner:Hi Chris! Thanks for the great feedback :)
Justine Rawiri
3 months ago
I absolutely loved my kayak tour with Mae! She has such a warm, friendly personality and made me feel welcome from the moment we met. I was a little nervous at first, but her calm and encouraging approach had me feeling confident before we even got in the water. Seeing Brisbane from the river was such a different experience, and it gave me a whole new appreciation for the city. The views were beautiful, the pace was perfect, and there was plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and have a few laughs along the way. What really made the tour special was Mae herself. She’s passionate, knowledgeable and genuine. It never felt rushed, and she made the whole trip feel relaxed, fun, and memorable. This was one of my favourite things I’ve done in Brisbane, and I’d recommend it to anyone—whether you’re visiting or you’ve lived here for years. Thanks, Mae, for such a fantastic morning. I’ll definitely be back on my own and with friends!
Response from the owner:Hi Justine, thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review! We can't wait to see you back :)
Daniel Franklin
3 months ago
I booked a twilight/sunset kayaking trip/tour. It was very good. They were very helpful when booking when I had a request, and the trip out was very enjoyable, the briefing was comprehensive. When out on the water, the guide was very friendly and happily answered questions. On to the 'trip/tour' element, on the website it is sporadically referred to as a 'tour', but I experienced more of a supervised paddle without direction of what we could see etc. Which was fine, I enjoyed it, I say it just to set expectations.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Daniel! :)
Thomas Dekeyser
3 months ago
Guy did a great job riding us around Brisbane
Response from the owner:Thank you, Thomas! :)
Aaron Schmidt
3 months ago
I did the abseiling on a bright, winter morning with two hobbits from New Zealand. Martti was a great teacher: patient, encouraging, and fun. Very accessible to anyone who's looking for a bit of a rush/adventure. Absolutely gorgeous location.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Aaron! :)
Chelsea Cederdahl
3 months ago
We recently did the Brisbane Segway Tour with Riverlife Adventure Center and thoroughly enjoyed it. Ewan was an excellent trainer and guide. We highly recommend this tour and would do it again!
Response from the owner:Thank you Chelsea!! :)
Lou Denison
3 months ago
Done the segway tour today, jus my son and myself, absolutely brilliant, would thoroughly recommend this, our guide was awesome, very knowledgeable of all the great places to be and see in brissy. Will definitely be back.
Response from the owner:Thank you Lou, looking forward to seeing you again! :)